Title
Registration :: Spring Season of Saturdays
Summary
How to Become a Home Inspector: February - April, 2023
Description
Our How to Become a Home Inspector course will take you through the entire process of inspecting a home and delivering an inspection report, as well as teach you how to compose yourself as an industry professional. Nationally recognized expert home inspector, Hollis Brown, will be your guide to getting your career off to a solid start.
Start Date And Time
02/04/2023
End Date And Time
04/22/2023
Venue Name
Knights of Columbus
Venue Physical Address
5115 Little Falls Road Arlington Virginia 22207 Map
Details
Spring Saturdays - Core Curriculum
This course has been approved by the Maryland Department of Labor, License and Regulation (DLLR), and by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), to meet the prelicensing training requirements for both states. The Spring Session begins in February, 2023. Class will meet on Saturdays, at our Arlington location. Each day includes eight hours of technical training from 9am tp 5pm.
Course Description: 80 Hour Core Curriculum
Classroom Location: 5115 Little Falls Rd. Arlington, VA. 22207
Course Fee: $1,995 USD
Final Exam Fee: $150 USD
Tuition Financing: $395 Down payment due at Registration at least 7 days prior to the first day of class. Weekly payments of $200 until your balance is paid.
Text Book Requirements: The Home Reference Book, by Carson Dunlop is included with your tuition.
Prerequisites: None
10-Day Course Schedule:
- Saturday Day I - February 4, 2023: Introduction & Overview, Structural Systems
- Saturday , Day II - February 11, 2023: Structural, Heating Systems
- Saturday, Day III - February 18, 2023: Heating, Cooling Systems
- Saturday, Day IV - February 25, 2023: Cooling, Plumbing Systems, Bathrooms
- Saturday, Day V - March 4, 2023: Electrical Systems, Interiors
- Saturday, Day VI - March 18, 2023: Kitchens, Fireplaces & Solid-fuel Burning Appliances, Crawlspaces & Attics, Insulation & Ventilation, Exteriors
- Saturday, Day VII - March 25, 2023: Exterior, Roofing
- Saturday, Day VIII - April 1 2023: Roofing , Code of Ethics
- Saturday, Day IX - April 15, 2023: Standard of Practice, Report Writing
- Saturday, Day X - April 22, 2023: Wrapping Up
- Final Exam - By Appointment
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS:
- A face mask that covers the nose and mouth are required inside the building
- Social distancing is to be observed in the classroom
- Vaccination is strongly encouraged
Home Inspector Training Academy: 703-468-1400
Title
Introduction and Overview :: Structural Systems
Summary
- Introduction - Home Inspection Basics - Structure
Description
Welcome to the first day of class. We look forward to helping launch your home inspection career.
After taking a moment to get to know one another, we'll dive right into the basics of a home inspection.
- History
- Purpose
- Legal implications
- Methods
- Relationships of, and interactions between, the parties
- Buyer
- Buyer's agent
- Seller
- Seller's (listing) agent
- Inspector (you)
After lunch we'll start our discussion of structures. What is this "moat" he keeps talking about, anyway? We'll discuss materials and methods of construction as well as inspection protocols and procedures.
- Foundation
- Floor
- Wall
- Ceiling
- Roof
Start Date And Time
02/04/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
02/04/2023 5:00 PM
Venue Name
Columbus Club
Venue Physical Address
5115 Little Falls Rd Arlington VA
Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net
Venue Notes
We meet at the Knights of Columbus in North Arlington
You will find two buildings. First is an old stone mansion--a house. The second is a brick building that looks like it might be a school. The brick building is NOT where we meet. We DO meet in the stone mansion.
Just come in the front door and up the stairs. Be carefull; the steps are steep.
We're in the room at the top of the stairs.
Please park in the LOWER parking lot. Do NOT park up near the building.
No Sessions
Title
Structure :: Heating Systems
Summary
- Structure - Heating and Cooling
Description
Welcome back to Day 2
Today we finish our discussion of Structures and move into Heating and Cooling. This is a challenging subject. Be sure to read this section of the text before class.
Tip of the day: Begin to think of this as a language class.
Start Date And Time
02/11/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
02/11/2023 5:00 PM
Venue Name
Knights of Columbus
Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia
Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net
No Sessions
Title
Heating and Cooling Systems
Summary
- Furnaces - Boilers - Air conditioners - Heat pumps
Description
Day 3
Today we continue our conversation about furnaces and boilers. From there we move the discusion on to refrigeration systems--air conditioners and heat pumps.
Tip of the day: Begin to think of this as a science class
Start Date And Time
02/18/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
02/18/2023 5:00 PM
Venue Name
Knights of Columbus
Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia
Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net
No Sessions
Title
Cooling systems :: Plumbing Systems
Start Date And Time
02/25/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
02/25/2023 5:00 PM
No Sessions
Title
Plumbing Systems :: Electrical Systems
Start Date And Time
03/04/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
03/04/2023 5:00 PM
No Sessions
Title
Electrical Systems
Start Date And Time
03/18/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
03/18/2023 5:00 PM
No Sessions
Title
Interiors :: Solid-fuel Burning Appliances
Start Date And Time
03/25/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
03/25/2023 5:00 PM
No Sessions
Title
Exterior :: Grounds
Start Date And Time
04/01/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
04/01/2023 5:00 PM
No Sessions
Title
Roofing :: Environmetal Hazards :: Wood Destroying Organisms
Start Date And Time
04/15/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
04/15/2023 5:00 PM
No Sessions
Title
Standard of Practie :: Code of Ethics :: Report Writing
Summary
- Standard of Practice - Code of Ethics - Report Writing
Description
Last Day
This is where we pull all the pieces together into a coherent whole and talk about next steps.
- What do I do with all this information?
- How do I get licensed?
- What are the requirements or a license?
- How/where do I get business?
- Should I find a job or work for myself?
- When/where/how do I take the test?
Start Date And Time
04/22/2023 9:00 AM
End Date And Time
04/22/2023 5:00 PM
Venue Name
Knights of Columbus
Venue Physical Address
5115 Little River Road Arlington Virginia
Venue Web Address
https://www.inspectortraining.net
No Sessions